Annalisa Lawrence, also known as Saltwater Woman, uses her unique and intuitive approach as an artist to create unforgettable images. Drawing inspiration from her travels, coastal lifestyle, and personal experiences, Annalisa's evocative and free art style is reflected in her mixed media pieces. Her signature aesthetic, instantly recognizable for its texture, calming hues, and visually appealing compositions, features figures by the seaside, women surfing and emphasizes the relaxed nature of a coastal lifestyle.
Annalisa's figurative approach is restrained, embodying the wabi sabi philosophy, with attention to light and form. Her paintings reflect themes of Harmony with nature and one another, conveying a deeper emotional connection to the subject matter. Through her work, she chronicles her experiences as a mother, surfer, and traveller, creating stripped back images that suggest something inherent in the human condition binds us all together.
Annalisa has been featured in numerous galleries and art fairs nationally, with collectors across Australia, Europe, and the USA. Her unique images have been showcased in magazines and interior design publications across Australia, including Art Edit, Swell, Belle and Inside Out Magazine. As an artist, Annalisa is committed to the process of creating by honouring the energetic direction of what's within. She believes that the adventure is in the process and continues to push the boundaries of her artistic expression.
Recent Exhibitions
2025 ‘Summer Art Soiree’, Manyung Gallery Sorrento
2024 MEANDER - solo exhibition, Leda Gallery, Newcastle
2024 The Affordable Art Fair, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne with Gallery Alchemy
2023 'I Came to the Sea to Breathe' An exhibition by Saltwatwer Woman, Mlak and Isles of Mine, Gallery Alchemy, Milton, NSW
2023 "pause pause" A Group Exhibition, Gallery Raye, Noosa, Queensland
2023 'Harmony' solo exhibition, Leda Gallery, Newcastle, NSW
2023 The Affordable Art Fair, Sydney and Melbourne with Gallery Alchemy
2022 'ORNAMENT' group exhibition, Leda Gallery, Newcastle, NSW
2022 'FOLD' group exhibition, Leda Gallery, Newcastle, NSW
2022 The Affordable Art Fair, Melbourne with Gallery Alchemy
2022 'Clique' group exhibition, Van Rensburg Galleries, Milton, NSW
2022 'Aloft' Exhibition with Jasmine Mainsbridge, Van Rensburg Galleries, Milton January 29-February 11, 2022
2021 BLUE SPACES, Group art show, Onwards Gallery, Newcastle
2020 BLUE Works on Paper Finalist,
Blackstone Gallery, Newcastle NSW
2020 Mitch Revs Gallery MAKERS & CREATORS group exhibition
2020 Estabar Cafe, 1 month solo exhibit
2019 STANCE, surf art group show, MAKESPACE, Newcastle
Collections:
Works held in private collections in Australia, USA and Europe.